BIM Timber Structures Design & Detailing — Mass Timber (CLT/GLT/LVL) & Timber Frame
We provide BIM timber structures design and detailing services for mass timber buildings in the US and EU — including CLT/GLT/LVL and timber frame structures. From LOD 200 concept BIM models to LOD 400 fabrication models, our Cadwork/Revit/Tekla teams deliver coordinated BIM timber structures, mass timber connection detailing, shop and assembly drawings, and CNC exports (BTL/BTLx/BVN) for fabricators and suppliers.
You can use our instant BIM timber cost estimator in USD per m² to get a quick budget for your timber structure, then request a firm BIM timber quote within 24 hours after sending drawings and scope.
Instant estimator — BIM timber structures (mass timber)
Formula: Total = USD/m² × GFA × Complexity × Region + Options.
This BIM timber estimator gives a quick range for BIM timber structures design and detailing; final scope and prices are confirmed after we review your RFQ and mass timber inputs.
Optional detailing and CNC items
- Typical SLA for BIM timber models: LITE 5–10d / PRO 10–20d / FAB 15–30d per 1,000 m² of timber structures.
- First-project discount −10% or fixed price for a pilot mass timber project ≤300 m².
BIM timber structures design & detailing — price list (USD per m²)
Pricing model: Total = USD/m² × GFA × Complexity × Region + Options.
These rates apply to BIM timber structures design and mass timber detailing for CLT/GLT/LVL panels and timber frame projects.
LITE LOD200
Concept BIM timber model, basic quantities, early clashes, PDF/IFC for massing and feasibility of mass timber buildings.
$8–$12/m² · Minimum $1,300
PRO LOD300–350
Architectural/structural BIM timber model, project-level details, specs/BOQ and BIM coordination for timber structures.
$15–$25/m² · Minimum $4,200
FAB LOD400
Fabrication BIM for mass timber: production model, CLT/GLT/LVL panel and beam layouts, tagging, fabrication issue tracking and CNC-ready geometry.
$26–$45/m² · Minimum $7,900
| Service | Unit | Price, $ |
|---|---|---|
| Connection detailing (simple/complex mass timber joints) | per connection | 15–45 |
| Shop drawings (unique CLT/GLT/LVL elements) | per element | 15–39 |
| Sheet set (GA/Assembly sheets for timber structures) | per sheet | 190–320 |
| CNC prep (BTL/BTLx/BVN, nesting, mass timber) | per m³ timber | 39–69 |
| IFC4 export / Navisworks/BIMcollab coordination | per milestone | 490–950 |
| Parametric families/details (Revit/Cadwork for timber) | per family | 29–69 |
| Author supervision (remote) for timber projects | $ / h | 39–59 |
| Rush mode (30–40% faster delivery) | coefficient | +25–40% |
Region & complexity coefficients
- USA × 1.12 — IBC, NDS and ASCE 7 specifics and vendor/file coordination for BIM timber structures.
- EU (Eurocode 5 / EN 1995) × 1.00 baseline for mass timber BIM design and detailing.
- DACH/UK/NL/Scandinavia × 1.08 for additional local coordination and manufacturer standards.
- High complexity × 1.30 — complex intersections, double curvature, free-form mass timber roofs.
- Repetition/typified CLT panels or modular timber units: discounts up to −12% when BIM timber elements are reused.
Deliverables for BIM timber structures
- BIM timber model per chosen LOD, sheets in PDF/DWG/IFC, BOQ/spec and clash reports.
- FAB: element tagging, mass timber element lists, and CNC files (BTL/BTLx/BVN) for CLT/GLT/LVL suppliers.
- QA/QC checklists, clash logs, CLT/GLT/LVL tolerance control and revision history for timber structures.
- PE/SE stamps are not included; we can collaborate with your licensed engineer or recommend partners.
Timeline & SLA for mass timber BIM
- LITE: 5–10 business days / 1,000 m² of BIM timber structures.
- PRO: 10–20 business days / 1,000 m² of BIM timber design & coordination.
- FAB: 15–30 business days / 1,000 m² of BIM mass timber fabrication detailing.
- Kick-off in 24h after NDA and inputs (DWG/IFC/PDF, design brief and basic mass timber data).
Time & Material rates (BIM timber team)
- BIM Modeler (timber): $32–$45/h
- Timber Detailer / Fabrication specialist: $49–$79/h
- BIM Coordinator / Clash detection (timber): $45–$69/h
- Parametric tools / Plugins (Revit/Cadwork): $59–$89/h
Example A — 240 m² timber frame (EU), PRO + basic shops
- Base: 240 × $17 = $4,080 → minimum PRO $4,200
- Shop drawings: 160 × $18 = $2,880 (unique timber elements)
- Indicative BIM timber total ≈ $7,080
Example B — 4,800 m², 6-storey CLT/GLT (EU), FAB BIM timber
- Area: 4,800 × $27 = $129,600
- Coordination milestones: 2 × $750 = $1,500
- Connections: 1,100 × $16 = $17,600
- Shop drawings: 1,000 × $18 = $18,000
- CNC volume: 500 m³ × $49 = $24,500
- Indicative mass timber BIM total ≈ $191,200
Codes & compliance for BIM timber structures (US/EU)
- US projects: IBC, NDS for Wood Construction and ASCE 7 for loads; seismic and wind checks are reflected in BIM timber notes and sheets when specified by the engineer of record.
- EU projects: Eurocode 5 (EN 1995-1-1) with national annexes when provided by the client or engineer of record.
- Fire, acoustic and serviceability requirements for mass timber can be flagged in BIM models and noted on drawings when design criteria are supplied.
Related BIM & construction pages
Contact & messengers — BIM timber structures
MaViAl Sp. z o.o.
KRS 0001058460 • NIP 8971927502 • REGON 52642047900000
Wrocław, 50-078, ul. Stanisława Leszczyńskiego 4/29
BIM timber structures — FAQ
What LOD do I need for permits and fabrication?
For most mass timber and timber frame projects, permit sets use LOD 300–350 (our PRO package), where the BIM timber model supports coordination and approvals. Full fabrication, CNC preparation and detailed mass timber element lists require LOD 400 (FAB) with element IDs, tolerances and connection detailing coordinated with your fabricator and suppliers.
Do you cover USA codes for timber structures?
Yes. The USA coefficient ×1.12 in our pricing reflects additional work for IBC, NDS and ASCE 7 requirements and vendor/file coordination for US BIM timber structures. We support US-based engineers of record, but PE/SE stamps are not included in our base service.
Can you deliver BTL/BTLx/BVN CNC files?
Yes. For CLT/GLT/LVL and other mass timber elements we can prepare CNC outputs (BTL/BTLx/BVN) and nesting according to the fabricator’s specifications. This is part of the optional CNC preparation scope in the FAB BIM timber package.
How fast can we start BIM timber work?
We usually start within 24 hours after signing an NDA and receiving inputs (DWG/IFC/PDF and a short design brief). A first pilot BIM timber project up to 300 m² can be done at a fixed price with a −10% first-project discount.